Women's Cross Country

Springfield, MA– The Sage Colleges' women's cross country squad travelled to Massachusetts to compete in the Western New England University Golden Bear Invitational. Sage's women's team finished in 14th place with a score of 314.

In the women's race which was a 5 k course, Sage's junior Shannon Farrell (Indian Lake, NY/Indian Lake Central) was once again the top finisher for the Gators as she ran a time of 20:34 and took home 19th place in a field of 242 runners.

Rookie Amanda Jones (West Sand Lake, NY/Columbia) posted a time of 21:01 to take 31st place, while senior Hannah Tighe (East Greenwich, RI/East Greenwich) took home 79th in 22:52. Sophomore Sagan Leggett (Valatie, NY/Ichabod Crane) posted a time 23:27 and took 89th place.

Sage Lauren Belfast (Ilion, NY/Ilion) picked up 96th in 23:55, while sophomore Julia Skoda (Philmont, NY/Taconic Hills) finished 136th in 27:42, while rookie Joanna Tavolaro (Broadalbin, NY/Broadalbin Perth) recorded a 137th place showing in 27:46. Senior Melissa Grimaldi (Nassau, NY/Columbia) rounded out the runners with her time of 29:08 and finished 223rd.

Sage will be back in action on Sunday, October 30 when they travel to compete at the 2016 Skyline Conference Championships in Sayville, NY